BREAKING: Overturned trucks on Kildare motorway

Emergency services personnel are at the scene of a serious accident on the M7 motorway near Naas.

It is understood that two trucks are have overturned and numerous gardaí and fire service members are at the scene.

The accident has occurred on the northbound side of the motorway at a location between Naas and Newbridge.

All of the lanes are closed.

It is not immediately clear if there are any injuries or if there are any more vehicles involved in the incident.

Traffic is backed up a considerable distance as a result.

At least five fire tenders are present as well as garda vehicles.